Originally Posted by
Road Fan
But why not just learn to dismount to a two-foot frame straddle when you stop? That strategy is guaranteed to be nearly as stable as standing without a bike.
Because I don't want to be caught literally flat-footed; I like being first off the line when it's go time...ahead of cars, bikes, EVERYBODY, even the track-standing fixie kids (though I do respect the track stand immensely).
As for stability, do you mean like on windy days? If it's that blustery, then I'll slide forward off the saddle, but I'm still keeping my right foot on the pedal, ready to propel the bike forward.